God Said No

I asked God to take away my habit.
God said No.
It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.

I asked God to make my handicap child whole.
God Said No.
His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary.

I asked God to grant me patience.
God said No.
Patience is a byproduct of tribulations; it isn't granted, it is learned.

I asked God to give me happiness.
God said NO.
I give you blessings; Happiness is up to you.

I asked God to spare me the pain.
God said NO.
Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.

I asked God to make my spirit grow.
God said NO.
You must grow on your own! But I will prune you to make you fruitful.

U asked God for all things that I might enjoy life.
God said NO.
I will give you life, so that you may enjoy all things.

I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as he loves me.
God said....AHHHHH, you finally have the idea.


"To the world you might be one persone, but one person you just might be the world"